David White, of The San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders WR Will Franklin continued to be plagued with drops during practice Tuesday, Aug. 18. It has been a problem for him throughout training camp.

Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell made good on his promise to gather some of the team's wide receivers for a secret passing camp before reporting for training camp July 29. Russell invited WRs Louis Murphy, Todd Watkins and Will Franklin, among others, while playing for their airfare, to his passing camp in Alabama, presumably with the intent of improving their timing and chemistry and rapport off the field.

Kansas City Chiefs president Carl Peterson announced Wednesday, June 18, that the team agreed to terms with WR Will Franklin on a four-year deal. Franklin was the team's second draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Will Franklin has impressed the team thus far during offseason workouts. "He's really quick making his moves, and he's got really strong hands," QB Damon Huard said. "He's dropped a couple of passes, but everyone's dropped a couple. As a rookie receiver, it's always tough for those guys coming into a situation like this. But he's got the skills to be a special player. If he works hard at it, he will."